If you started studying this qualification before 11 September 2012 you can complete this qualification version, or you may be able to enrol in the new version, depending on the courses you’ve completed. If you have any questions or want to find out more about the new version, please contact us.

If you want to continue studying the version you’re enrolled in, you will need to complete all courses by Trimester 3, 2018 because this version will close at the end of 2018.

A graduate of the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Information & Library Studies is highly information literate and adept at problem solving — attributes which are essential to work in information services in today’s information-rich world. The major combines knowledge of traditional librarianship with a knowledge of contemporary advances in information technology and the rapidly changing management of information services.

This qualification is recognised by LIANZA (Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa) for the purposes of professional registration.

We also offer a range of certificates and diplomas that can be used as a stepping stone to a degree. We suggest you plan your study so that, where applicable, the first qualification you get is a diploma or a certificate.

For information about selecting courses to study towards this qualification, check out the Choose courses tab.

What you will learn

In particular graduates:

Learn about the principles of librarianship and about using information technology to manage information

Have information and library skills and skills in policy development and change management

Understand, and can deal with, contemporary issues in the information services profession.

People with a major in Information & Library Studies can pursue a career at management level in a wide variety of library and information services, including public and tertiary libraries, schools, public and private sector businesses and other environments where strong research skills and providing information have a central role.

Key dates

Every course has an enrolment close-off date. Make sure you know when you need to enrol by.